Principal Product Manager (Search Relevance)
@ Elastic

United Kingdom
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Posted 4 days ago

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About Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, empowers businesses and individuals to find answers in real time using all their data at scale. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500 companies, combines the precision of search with the power of AI to drive meaningful results.

Role Overview

As the Principal Product Manager – Search Relevance, you will lead the innovative evolution of Elasticsearch query languages and vector database capabilities. This role involves spearheading cross-team initiatives, writing detailed product artifacts, and bridging technical product ownership with customer insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the strategic vision for new query languages and vector database functionalities.
  • Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives with engineering, platform, and research teams.
  • Champion the evolution of Elastic's search architecture including vector indexing and similarity searches.
  • Develop detailed PRDs and technical documents to enhance developer usability.
  • Engage with customers, developers, and the open-source community to validate designs.
  • Manage P&L aspects related to feature growth, pricing, margins, and cost evaluations.

What You Bring

  • Proven leadership in launching complex technical products in search, databases, or AI/ML platforms.
  • Deep expertise in vector databases, similarity search algorithms, and distributed architecture.
  • Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts.
  • Experience in creating product artifacts and driving developer-facing services.
  • Strong technical background, including the ability to read code and engage in engineering discussions.

Additional Information

Elastic is a distributed company with a diverse, global team. We offer competitive pay, flexible work schedules, generous vacation days, health coverage, volunteer time, and parental leave. We are committed to an inclusive culture and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. To request an accommodation during the application process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co.

Key skills/competency

  • Search
  • AI
  • Vector Database
  • Query Languages
  • Product Management
  • Cross-functional
  • Distributed Systems
  • Developer Engagement
  • Machine Learning
  • Architecture

How to Get Hired at Elastic

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to search and AI.
  • Research Elastic's culture: Understand their mission and global impact.
  • Highlight technical expertise: Emphasize search and vector databases.
  • Prepare for cross-functional questions: Demonstrate leadership and collaboration.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review vector database fundamentals.
Study scalable search algorithms.
Practice reading code samples.
Familiarize distributed systems design.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a cross-team project.
Explain product decision trade-offs.
Share conflict resolution experience.
Demonstrate handling ambiguous challenges.

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